If you or a loved one injured in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles or Southern California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Law Offices of Mann & Elias represents Bicycle Accident victims throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Call us 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation: (323) 301-3219. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case and start fighting for your recovery immediately.
California Law: Bicycle Accident Cases
California law gives cyclists the same rights as vehicle drivers on the road (Vehicle Code § 21200). When a motor vehicle driver causes a bicycle accident through negligence — running a red light, failing to yield, opening a car door (dooring), or distracted driving — that driver is liable for the cyclist’s injuries. California’s pure comparative fault system allows recovery even if the cyclist was partly at fault.
Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles has thousands of miles of bike lanes and one of the largest cycling communities in the United States, yet cyclist fatalities and serious injuries remain alarmingly high. Major hazards include dooring on busy streets, intersection collisions at uncontrolled crossings, being squeezed off the road by trucks and buses, and left-turn accidents at intersections.
Award-Winning Southern California Personal Injury Attorneys
The Law Offices of Mann & Elias has recovered over $50 million for injured clients throughout Southern California. When you hire us, you get attorneys with credentials that insurance companies and opposing counsel take seriously:
- Imad Elias — Named to Super Lawyers every year from 2015–2026 (12 consecutive years); AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb (highest possible rating); President of the Armenian-American Lawyers Association of Southern California (AALASC); member of CELA and CAALA
- Scott Mann — Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite credential awarded only to experienced civil trial attorneys; Pepperdine University School of Law (Law Review, top 10%); Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court Champion
Our verdicts and settlements range from $103,000 to over $5.2 million. We take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to pay fair value — and we win.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no financial risk. We advance all litigation expenses — investigations, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, court filing fees — and recover them only if we obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor. Call (323) 301-3219 anytime, 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a bicycle accident in Los Angeles?
After a bicycle accident: (1) Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately — head and internal injuries may not be immediately apparent; (2) Do not remove your helmet before photographs are taken; (3) Photograph the scene, your bicycle, your injuries, and the vehicle that struck you; (4) Get the driver’s license, insurance, and contact information; (5) Get witness names and contact information; (6) Call Mann & Elias at (323) 301-3219 before speaking with any insurance adjuster.
Can I recover compensation if I was not wearing a helmet during a bicycle accident?
Yes. California does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets (only riders under 18). Failure to wear a helmet is not considered contributory negligence for adults in California. However, if the lack of a helmet directly contributed to the severity of your head injury, insurance companies may attempt to argue comparative fault. Our attorneys are experienced countering these arguments and protecting your full recovery.
Related Practice Areas & Locations
- Personal Injury Hub
- Car Accident Attorney
- Pedestrian Accident
- Beverly Hills Personal Injury Lawyer
- Downtown Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
- Santa Monica Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in Los Angeles? Don’t wait. Contact the Law Offices of Mann & Elias at (323) 301-3219 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
